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On todays show, Dr Suzanne Hodgkinson: Senior Research Officer, Riddet Institute & Weatherwatch's Phil Duncan.

In today’s episode;  We profile Kaipara’s Stephen Newman, who made the switch from the world of IT into regenerative farming…  We catch up with Dairy Holdings Ltd CEO Colin Glass…  And we touch base with NZ First Leader Winston Peters…

On this episode…    We tell you all about a great initiative as we head into Xmas called The Big Feed…  We profile New Zealand’s oldest certified biodynamic farm…  And we look at a great example of farm diversification in East Otago…

One of the big announcements at the National Fieldays last week was Fonterra and Nestle’s ambition to create New Zealand’s first net zero carbon emissions dairy farm…  We would ask Bex about this because she was literally at the announcement in the Fonterra tent… But she was actually too busy at the cheese toastie table!...  So we’ve got the farm’s co-partner, Dairy Trust Taranaki, GM of Operation...

On the show this year we’ve covered off some seriously innovative ways to improve our soil health and water quality…  Some of those you may remember have been through the use of dung beetles, fish fertiliser from Southland salmon, humates, multi-species cover crops and more…  And now we’ve stumbled across a farmer in Kaipara who uses them all in his regenerative agricultural operation…  His name i...

REX Today Host Dom George joins the rest of the REX gang for a look back at the last week of rural news, sports and entertainment.

Alright, we kicked Sundays show off with a look at what’s featuring in the rural print media, and we’re joined now by our good mate, Tony Leggett, from Country Wide and NZ Dairy Exporter…

Alright, for the last time this year it’s a pleasure to welcome onto the show the former Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy, for this week’s View From the Top Paddock…

It’s time to catch up with a dairy industry leader who we haven’t actually had on the show in a long time!...  Colin Glass is Chief Executive of Dairy Holdings Limited and is also a farmer elected director on the DairyNZ board - among a raft of other things…  He joins us now for a yarn about all things dairy…

Hōhepa is New Zealand’s oldest certified biodynamic farm and is also a place where people with a disability can find purpose, meaning and passion. They run a dairy farm and multi-award winning cheesery, a separate market garden, a school, and also produce fine crafts such as candles, outdoor furniture and woven items. 

Sarah and Dave Smith wanted to diversify their East Otago farm's income for the three boys' future, so they built the luxury off-grid Fallow Ridge Retreat and planted 270ha of pine on steep, unproductive land that was costing them money. Sarah told REX their story. 

Winston Peters joined REX to catch up on the week in politics and talk all things poll results, entrenchment, Three Waters and the Fieldays. 

A brand new concept in rural retail has opened with a bang in Ashburton, hoping to cater to farmers, growers and lifestylers like never seen before. Regional retail manager for Central South Emma Hinton joined REX to tell us why they did it. 

Farmlands Business Manager Ashburton Kane Chambers joined Dom to discuss the country's first brand new concept rural retail store as well as what's on offer over the opening celebration 'Farmlands' Big Weekend' in Ashburton.

Corteva Agriscience has developed a forage brassica portfolio to provide a solution for every situation and ensure farmers can produce high quality feed and maximise on farm returns. Canterbury and West Coast South Island territory manager John Smith joined REX to tell us why it’s important to eradicate the bad pests, but keep the good insects.

Meat The Need is hoping the country’s first rural telethon "The Big Feed" on December 15 will raise enough money, meat and milk for one million meals. Co-founder Wayne Langford joined REX to tell us more. 

A research team whose work has significantly lifted the accuracy of measuring and reporting greenhouse gases, to better track progress and help find solutions, has won the Supreme Award at this year’s Science New Zealand Awards.  Cecile de Klein, Ag Research Senior Scientist joins Dom to tell more. And the innovative New Zealand apple brand, Rockit – famous for its snack-sized apples that pack a p...

Innovative New Zealand apple brand, Rockit – famous for its snack-sized apples that pack a powerful punch of natural energy and nutrients – has struck a partnership with the local boxing academy, Hastings Giants, as both parties Ready. Set. Rockit. into their strongest year yet.